Beached Pilot Whales - Naples Bay, Gordon Pass

Corey Perrine/Staff A pilot whale in distress is seen beached Sunday, Jan 19, 2014 at Gordon Pass in Naples Bay. About 30 pilot whales were swimming around the mouth of the pass some loping in distress and some beaching. It's uncertain if theses are the same mammals that are from The Everglades that showed similar habits in Dec. Rookery Bay Estuary, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples Harbor Master, Naples Harbor Patrol and Naples Police Department were all involved in the rescue.

Corey Perrine/Staff Pilot whales are coerced by officials out of Naples Bay Sunday, Jan 19, 2014 at Gordon Pass. About 30 pilot whales were swimming around the mouth of the pass some loping in distress and some beaching. It's uncertain if theses are the same mammals that are from The Everglades that showed similar habits in Dec. Rookery Bay Estuary, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples Harbor Master, Naples Harbor Patrol and Naples Police Department were all involved in the rescue.

Corey Perrine/Staff A beached pilot whale is helped by officials out of Naples Bay Sunday, Jan 19, 2014 at Gordon Pass. About 30 pilot whales were swimming around the mouth of the pass some loping in distress and some beaching. It's uncertain if theses are the same mammals that are from The Everglades that showed similar habits in Dec. Rookery Bay Estuary, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples Harbor Master, Naples Harbor Patrol and Naples Police Department were all involved in the rescue.

Corey Perrine/Staff A pilot whales is coerced by officials out of Naples Bay Sunday, Jan 19, 2014 at Gordon Pass. About 30 pilot whales were swimming around the mouth of the pass some loping in distress and some beaching. It's uncertain if theses are the same mammals that are from The Everglades that showed similar habits in Dec. Rookery Bay Estuary, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples Harbor Master, Naples Harbor Patrol and Naples Police Department were all involved in the rescue.

Corey Perrine/Staff Pilot whales are coerced by officials out of Naples Bay Sunday, Jan 19, 2014 at Gordon Pass. About 30 pilot whales were swimming around the mouth of the pass some loping in distress and some beaching. It's uncertain if theses are the same mammals that are from The Everglades that showed similar habits in Dec. Rookery Bay Estuary, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples Harbor Master, Naples Harbor Patrol and Naples Police Department were all involved in the rescue.

Corey Perrine/Staff Pilot whales are coerced by officials out of Naples Bay Sunday, Jan 19, 2014 at Gordon Pass. About 30 pilot whales were swimming around the mouth of the pass some loping in distress and some beaching. It's uncertain if theses are the same mammals that are from The Everglades that showed similar habits in Dec. Rookery Bay Estuary, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples Harbor Master, Naples Harbor Patrol and Naples Police Department were all involved in the rescue.

Corey Perrine/Staff A pilot whale is seen marked in its pod as they are coerced by officials out of Naples Bay Sunday, Jan 19, 2014 at Gordon Pass. About 30 pilot whales were swimming around the mouth of the pass some loping in distress and some beaching. It's uncertain if theses are the same mammals that are from The Everglades that showed similar habits in Dec. Rookery Bay Estuary, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples Harbor Master, Naples Harbor Patrol and Naples Police Department were all involved in the rescue.

Dania Maxwell/Staff About 30 pilot whales have gathered around the Gulf entrance to Gordon Pass and an official said three or four have beached. Here, boaters stop to look at the whales as officials herd them out from Gordon Pass on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 in Naples.

Dania Maxwell/Staff About 30 pilot whales have gathered around the Gulf entrance to Gordon Pass and an official said three or four have beached. Here, a group of whales head towards a beach as officials herd them out from Gordon Pass on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 in Naples.

Dania Maxwell/Staff About 30 pilot whales have gathered around the Gulf entrance to Gordon Pass and an official said three or four have beached. Officials herd the whales out from Gordon Pass on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 in Naples.

Dania Maxwell/Staff About 30 pilot whales have gathered around the Gulf entrance to Gordon Pass and an official said three or four have beached. Officials herd the whales out from Gordon Pass on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 in Naples.

Dania Maxwell/Staff About 30 pilot whales have gathered around the Gulf entrance to Gordon Pass and an official said three or four have beached. Here, a group of whales head towards a beach as officials herd them out from Gordon Pass on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 in Naples.